Tuesday, January 31, 2012

AT THE HORN: Bulls @ Washington (1/30/12)

Final Score: Bulls 98 Wizards 88

Recap:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2012013027

 Joakim Noah #13 Of The Chicago Bulls Runs
" Two Spark Plugs"


AFTER THOUGHTS:

"Yeah, I Noah how to get double-doubles"...

For the 5th straight game, Joakim Noah (14 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists on 5/6 FG Shooting) recorded a double-double.  In fact, he came awfully close to getting a triple-double.  His energy and effort levels have gone to an All-Star level, as of late.  With 1 day left in the All-Star voting, his recent streak of double-doubles should garner him some more fan votes. 

Can't get rest, cus they keep "turning over"... 

After finishing the 1st Half with 4 nice assists, while committing just 6 turnovers over the first 24 minutes of the game, which gave the Bulls an 11 point lead heading into the lockerroom, they got very sloppy with the basketball and turned it over 13 more times in the 2nd Half.  So, as the Bulls' lead, which grew to 22 points, began to shrink, thanks to TO's, the Starters couldn't get rest.

* With 19 TO's, be happy that WAS can't shoot.


Found some good "hot sauce" in D.C....

In the starting lineup due to the continuous injuries that the Bulls can't seem to get over, Kyle Korver (17 points on 5/12 3pt Shooting) seized the opportunity, at least in the 1st Half, as he was able to knock down 4 3 pt shots and score 14 points before Halftime.  His scoring is always a welcomed spark for this Bulls' offense.  His production did slow down in the 2nd Half (3 pts).

That's "D" as in "Determined" to make ammends...

After feeling like he let his team and city down against the Miami Heat, DRose (35 points and 8 assists on 10/20 FG Shooting) was determined to make ammends and take his frustrations out on the Washington Wizards.  Well, to no one's surprise, he did just that.  He played aggressive basketball throughout, as he made 14/15 FTA's and came up with a season high in points.


MOVING FORWARD:

The Bulls got an expected win vs. WAS, even w/ injuries.

PHI is a much tougher opponent, than WAS.  They lead the Atlantic Division and have the best "point differential" in the NBA. 

After losing to IND and MIA, the Bulls need a statement win.  They'll have their chance to get it tomorrow in "The City of Brotherly Love".

Go Bulls!!!







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